Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
224hp167kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,889mm192in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,586mm62in
Rear track-
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume
505L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
66L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,695 kg
3,737 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
241 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 2506.4 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI6.7 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
750 km
466 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.7 s
241 km/h
150 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,889 mm
192.5 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 369 km (229 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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